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List and describe the Ten Commandments

      

List and describe the Ten Commandments.

  

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1. You shall have no other gods but me.
God knew that the Israelites would be influenced by Canaanite religion.
therefore there was need to remind them that He was God who had brought them out of Egypt hence the Israelites were supposed to worship Him alone.
2. You shall not make for yourself a graven image.
This law reminded them that God cannot be represented in any form of description. Yahweh was not like the Egyptian and Canaanite gods which were graven.
3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
This commandment forbids the use of God's name in light or careless manner without regard to His holiness.
4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
Sabbath was instructed by God in creation
it therefore should be honored.
5. Honour your father and mother that your days may be long.
Parents deserve respect, obedience, and love from their children. This is the only commandment with a blessing.
6. You shall not kill.
God is the only giver and taker of life. Christians should preserve, respect and protect life.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
Christians are required to live a pure life both in outward life and secret intents of the heart.
It's wrong to have sexual intercourse with somebody's wife or husband for it will sow discord in the community.
8. You shall not steal.
God is our provider. Stealing indicates lack of trust in God's providence.
9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.
False accusations destroy respect and love among believers.
Christians should show love amongst one another.
10. You shall not covet your neighbour's property.
This commandment condemns greedy of any nature... Christians should practice self control and acquire what they need justly.

ANN2 answered the question on May 29, 2018 at 20:41


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